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Chapter 130 Sheng Hong returns (please subscribe)

Jiang Jingming's face was gloomy. This was the first time this happened in so many years.

He was not worried about his identity being exposed. If so, it would be the officers and soldiers who came.

Moreover, he has been operating in Bianjing for so many years, so it is impossible that he will not receive any news.

The opponent only fired rockets but did not attack, which made him feel as if he was taking revenge.

Not long after, Cao Rui hurried in and saluted: "Master."

Jiang Jingming came to his senses and asked, "What's going on outside now?"

"Back to the master, the thief just set some rockets outside, and then there was no movement. The moonlight is not good tonight. I am worried that I have fallen into the opponent's plan to lure the tiger away from the mountain, so I dare not send anyone to pursue him." Cao Rui said.

Jiang Jingming nodded. Although he had a lot of guards here, more than 100 people, he was chasing them blindly. If he was ambushed, he would be in trouble.

"Is the fire under control?"

"It's under control," Cao Rui replied.

Jiang Jingming muttered: "Be careful tonight, and check with Yuan Wenshao tomorrow to see if there is anything unusual in the past two days. I suspect that he did this."

"Yes." Cao Rui responded and asked: "Master, there is a lot of commotion tonight. People from the government will definitely come to ask tomorrow. How to deal with it then?"

After the city gates of Bianjing City are closed at night, unless there is a big event, the city gates will basically not be opened.

However, there is such a big commotion here. When the city gate opens tomorrow morning, the Kaifeng government officials will definitely come.

Jiang Jingming frowned slightly and said, "When the time comes, spend more money and settle the matter as soon as possible."

His identity is sensitive, and he has kept a very low profile in Bianjing these years. Naturally, he is worried that things will get bigger and arouse suspicion.

……

Outside Bianjing City, at the feet of the emperor, such vicious events occurred for two consecutive days, and bows and crossbows were fired, causing the people outside Bianjing City to talk a lot.

After Xue Qi learned the news, his face turned ugly and he personally led people to Jiang Jingming's Zhuangzi.

Jiang Jingming learned the news and personally welcomed Xue Qi in.

Arriving at the front hall, when Jiang Jingming waved his servants away, Xue Qi asked: "What on earth do you want to do? The commotion you made the day before yesterday caused me to be scolded by the officials. I don't know how to report it to the officials." Let me tell you, there was such a big noise last night, do you really think that the Imperial City Secretary is a vegetarian?"

Jiang Jingming said: "Master Xue, don't get angry. What happened last night was not caused by me, but someone attacked me here."

Xue Qi said angrily: "I don't care about this, but do you know how troublesome this matter is for me? If I am accused by the officials, you won't be able to live well."

Jiang Jingming smiled and said: "Don't worry, Mr. Xue, this is just a small matter. As long as the case can be solved quickly, the officials will not only not blame you, but will also reward you if you fail."

Xue Qi said calmly: "Crack the case? Do you want me to arrest you?"

"Master Xue is joking. What happened to these two people was all done by a group of bandits. As long as Master Xue wipes out these bandits, we will naturally be able to deal with each other." Jiang Jingming said with a faint smile.

Xue Qi was startled and quickly understood what Jiang Jingming meant. He thought about it and said, "How do you explain the crossbow?"

"Haha." Jiang Jingming said with a smile: "Master Xue, the bandits are surrounded and suppressed by the officials. Naturally, they will not sit back and wait to be killed. Isn't it normal to resist?"

Jiang Jingming meant that if there was no proof, then the crossbow would be found in the bandit's lair and the case would be solved.

As for where the bandits' crossbows came from, Xue Qi didn't need to worry.

After all, he is just a government official in Kaifeng, and ordinary public security issues are under his control. However, things like bows and crossbows are leaked from the military and are not under his control.

Xue Qi also understood what Jiang Jingming meant. He pondered for a while and said, "Then I will be waiting for your good news."

"Don't worry, sir. I will make arrangements soon. I have troubled you to make a trip in person this time. I asked someone to prepare some small gifts, and I hope you will accept them."

Jiang Jingming clapped his hands, and Cao Rui walked in holding a box.

Jiang Jingming opened the box and saw that it was filled with gold ingots.

"There are a total of 200 taels of gold here. Please accept it, Mr. Xue." Jiang Jingming said with a smile.

A smile appeared on Xue Qi's face and he said, "Then I'm not welcome."

……

"Master, Xue Qi led a group of government servants to Jiang Jingming's house. Jiang Jingming invited him in. He didn't know what he said, but he stayed for more than an hour before leaving," Zhang An said.

Yuan Wenshao stuffed the last bit of steamed bun into his mouth, chewed it a few times, took a sip of the porridge, swallowed it and then said: "There is indeed a problem. Please keep an eye on it these days. If there is any abnormality, tell me immediately."

His fire kiln was attacked and people died. The Kaifeng government officials took all his people back for investigation.

Jiang Jingming's house is much closer to Bianjing than his furnace. There was so much noise last night that Xue Qi went to take a look around and then left.

Who would believe that there is nothing fishy about such differentiated treatment?

"Yes." Zhang An responded and retreated when he saw that Yuan Wenshao had no other instructions.

Yuan Wenshao finished breakfast, changed his clothes, and went to the palace.

Today was not a grand day. The reason why he came to the palace was to ask about Sheng Hong.

After all, Sheng Hong had been imprisoned for two days, and his son-in-law should show off.

When he arrived at the palace gate, before he could register to enter the palace, he saw Sheng Hong coming out.

At this time, Sheng Hong's face was pale, his eyes were dull, and he seemed to be more than ten years older.

"Father-in-law, are you okay?"

Yuan Wenshao hurriedly greeted him, but as soon as he got close, he noticed a strange smell.

Sheng Hong raised his head and glanced at Yuan Wenshao. Just as he was about to speak, his legs went weak and he fell down.

"Father-in-law, what's wrong with you?" Yuan Wenshao quickly supported Sheng Hong.

Sheng Hong forced out a smile and said in a hoarse voice: "I'm fine. I just haven't had enough rice and water in the past few days and I'm a little weak."

"My lord, you have finally come out."

In the past few days, Dongrong would wait at the palace gate every day, and would not return to the Sheng family until the palace gate closed.

It's just that the place where he was waiting was a little far from the palace gate, so he came now.

"My father-in-law is fine, but he is hungry. Let's put him in the carriage first. I have some snacks in the carriage and let him eat and drink some water," Yuan Wenshao said.

Yuan Wenshao and Dong Rong helped Sheng Hong onto the carriage and took out the snacks.

As soon as Sheng Hong saw the snacks, he grabbed them and wolfed them down.

"Father-in-law, eat slowly, don't choke." Yuan Wenshao poured him a glass of water, and then ordered someone to go back and report the news.

"Uh~ cough cough cough ~"

As soon as Sheng Hong heard that Yuan Wenshao was going to send someone back to report the news, he wanted to stop him, but there were too many things in his mouth. When he opened his mouth, he couldn't say anything and was choked instead.

"Father-in-law, drink water."

Yuan Wenshao quickly sent the water over.

Sheng Hong drank the water, and after a while he regained his composure and said, "There's no need to send someone back to report the news."

If he had reported the news in advance, everyone in the family would definitely be waiting at the door. He was in such a state that he had no face to show off to others.

If he hadn't met Yuan Wenshao at the palace gate, he wouldn't even want to see Yuan Wenshao. "That's right, I'll be home after a while anyway. Father-in-law, my family has been very anxious these days. I asked someone to inquire, and I only heard that the officials were furious because of someone's unreasonable suggestion of establishing a heir, and many people were left behind. In the palace, you can't inquire about other things. Why did the officials keep their father-in-law in the palace for two days?" Yuan Wenshao asked.

"It's all my fault for that beast Sheng Changfeng. I should have strangled him to death if I had known he was born."

Sheng Hong unconsciously recalled the experiences of the past two days in his mind, and his hatred for Sheng Changfeng deepened.

Nothing to eat or drink, no place to urinate or defecate.

Fortunately, when he went to court that day, he didn't eat much, and since he hadn't eaten or drank in the past two days, there wasn't much.

Otherwise, he would have the heart to die.

"Why is it still related to Chang Feng?" Yuan Wenshao pretended to be confused.

Sheng Hong gritted his teeth and said, "That beast was out drinking with someone. After a few drinks, they started talking about establishing a heir apparent. If I hadn't been so alert, he would still be locked up in the palace now."

Yuan Wenshao secretly laughed in his heart, this has nothing to do with your alertness, and it is not Minglan's credit.

But he asked: "Is there no other punishment from the officials?"

"The officials were lenient. They only fined me a year's salary, imprisoned me for two days, and then released me. Duke Ling and a few others were not so lucky, and are still being imprisoned in the palace." Sheng Hong said with a look on his face. Hou said fearfully.

A year's salary is nothing. Officials don't take this life test in the first place, otherwise most officials will starve to death.

It's not that the salary is not high, the salary in this dynasty is considered to be high in all dynasties.

However, the expenses for welcoming and transporting officials, plus the servants at home, are very high, and the salary alone is naturally not enough.

"By the way, there hasn't been any trouble at home these past two days, right?"

Sheng Hong ate something and drank water, and his complexion improved a lot.

"Father-in-law should go home and ask mother-in-law. My father-in-law didn't come home the day before yesterday. My mother-in-law thought she was delayed for something. She didn't become anxious until she saw that father-in-law hadn't returned home after curfew. I didn't know until Changfeng came to the door yesterday. I was busy yesterday. I just wanted to inquire about the news, but I don’t know much about the situation at home." Yuan Wenshao said.

He really couldn't tell what happened in the past two days. He couldn't tell Sheng Hong that Miss Lin was caught stealing by Mrs. Wang, and the two of them had been having trouble for a long time.

Sheng Hong knew what must have happened by looking at Yuan Wenshao's expression, but it was not convenient for him to say, so he didn't ask any more questions.

When the carriage stopped at the door of Sheng's house, Sheng Hong got out of the carriage and ordered Dong Rong to prepare hot water and clothes and deliver them to the guest room.

"Erlang, you go to Shou'an Hall first. After I take a shower and change clothes, you can go and pay your respects to my mother," Sheng Hong said.

"Yes."

The news of Sheng Hong's return quickly spread throughout the Sheng family.

Madam Wang received the news and was just about to go out to greet her when the servant who reported the news said: "Madam, the Lord has gone to the guest room to take a bath. He said that after bathing, he would go to the Shou'an Hall to pay his respects to the old lady. He asked the eldest lady to go directly to the Shou'an Hall to wait."

Mrs. Wang was a little surprised as to why Sheng Hong wanted to take a bath in the guest room when he came back, but no servant knew the reason, so she led Hua Lan Rulan to Shou'an Hall with doubts.

Yuan Wenshao came to the Shou'an Hall, saluted the old lady, and said, "Grandma, I wanted to go to the palace today to inquire about news, but I happened to see my father-in-law coming out. Now he is back. My father-in-law said he would take a bath and change clothes, so he came to pay his respects to my grandmother."

Hearing this, the old lady finally calmed down and asked, "How is he? Did you say why he was kept in the palace by the officials?"

"Back to grandma, my father-in-law is just not in good spirits, and there is nothing else. As for the reason, I'd better let my father-in-law tell you." Yuan Wenshao said.

Not long after, Minglan came over with Sister Wen after hearing the news. After a while, Mrs. Wang came over with Hualan and Rulan.

"Erlang, I heard that you came back with the official. Is the official okay?" Mrs. Wang asked.

"Don't worry, mother-in-law, my father-in-law is fine. It's just that these two people are scared and not in a good state of mind." Yuan Wenshao said.

Mrs. Wang breathed a sigh of relief when she heard this, and then asked why Sheng Hong was kept in the palace.

The old lady said: "It's a great blessing that everyone is fine. Let Hong'er himself tell the rest."

She could tell that Yuan Wenshao should know something, but she didn't want to say more.

Soon, Mo Lan walked in holding the limping Chang Feng.

"Greetings, grandma, hello, madam." Mo Lan saluted.

Just as Chang Feng was about to salute, the old lady waved her hand and said, "I'm injured, so I can skip the ceremony."

"Thank you grandma for your consideration." Chang Feng said gratefully.

Changbai went out early in the morning to inquire about the news, and only rushed back after getting the news.

Not long after he came back, Sheng Hong came to Shou'an Hall.

"Officer, are you okay?"

As soon as Sheng Hong came in, Mrs. Wang stood up and greeted him.

The Changbai brothers and sisters also gathered around to greet him and became concerned.

"I'm fine. Let's wait until I greet my mother first."

Sheng Hong glanced at Mrs. Wang and all the children, and stayed on Chang Feng for the longest time.

Chang Feng was overjoyed and waited for Sheng Hong to ask and then sue Mrs. Wang.

Although it was wrong for him to wait for the foreign man to break into the back house, he was also trying to save his mother. In his opinion, Sheng Hong would not blame him.

As a result, Sheng Hong had no intention of asking. He bowed respectfully to the old lady and said, "My son is unfilial and makes my mother worried."

The old lady nodded and said, "It's good to come back. Not only have I been worried these past few days, but the eldest lady and several brothers and sisters are also worried. You look tired, go back and rest."

Sheng Hong said: "The son will come back to talk to his mother later."

"There is no hurry. You can reunite with the eldest lady and children first, and then come and say hello at dinner time. It's the same thing," the old lady said.

"That kid will leave first."

Sheng Hong bowed and left Shou'an Hall with his children.

"Grandma, why don't you ask my father why he was kept in the palace by the officials?" Minglan asked.

The old lady shook her head and said, "If the happy event is announced early in the morning, you can see from his face that it is not a good thing to think about it."

Judging from Yuan Wenshao's previous expression, there must be something behind this, but he couldn't tell.

In this case, she didn't ask anymore.

"Grandma, I have something else to do, so I'll leave first. I'll come over to pick up Hualan and his daughter later," Yuan Wenshao said.

No need to think about it next, Sheng Hong will definitely deal with Chang Feng, and it is not appropriate for him to stay here.

……

Yuan Wenshao came to Sheng's house in the evening and had dinner before taking Hualan and his daughter home.

"Guardian, do you know that my father was detained in the palace all because of Chang Feng's nonsense when he was having a drink with others outside? You didn't see how angry my father was, and he almost beat Chang Feng to death. Hua Lan said with a scared look on her face.

She was not beaten because of Chang Feng, but because she was worried about Sheng Hong.

If something like this goes wrong, Sheng Hong may not be able to come back.

After Hua Lan finished speaking, seeing that Yuan Wenshao showed no sign of surprise, he asked, "Have the officials already known this?"

"My father-in-law said it when I took over, and you don't have to worry. There are a lot of people in Bianjing talking about establishing a heir apparent, and many others have already lined up to support him. The officials this time are just trying to scare away the tigers, that's all." Yuan Wenshao said.

(End of this chapter)